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Quick Flight Summary from Manchester to Sofia

  • Lowest recent price
    $169
  • Direct flight duration 6 hour
  • Arrival airports SOF
  • Best days to book Thursday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $212

Cheapest flights from Manchester to Sofia

Shortest Flight

British Airways

British Airways
11 Nov, Wed
Manchester – Sofia
6h
1 stop
MAN–SOF

British Airways

British Airways
4 Dec, Fri
Manchester – Sofia
7h 5m
1 stop
MAN–SOF

British Airways

British Airways
22 Oct, Thu
Manchester – Sofia
15h 25m
1 stop
MAN–SOF

British Airways

British Airways
21 Oct, Wed
Manchester – Sofia
10h 35m
1 stop
MAN–SOF

British Airways

British Airways
20 Oct, Tue
Manchester – Sofia
1d 2h 25m
1 stop
MAN–SOF

Swiss

Swiss
23 Oct, Fri
Manchester – Sofia
16h 15m
1 stop
MAN–SOF

Last update: 19 October 2026 19:04

Estimated Prices for Manchester to Sofia Flights

Cheapest Day11 November Wednesday
Best Price
$169
Average Price
$280
$411
$169
$358
20Tue
Oct
$310
21Wed
$265
22Thu
$411
23Fri
$169
11Wed
Nov
$169
04Fri
Dec

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Manchester City Center

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is located about 15 km from the city center and is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives. You can to Manchester Airport by taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport also contains parking areas that offer long-term and short-term parking options, so driving your own car is another option.

Taxi

Taxis are a fast and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the airport. You can find a taxi in every part of the city or have the hotel you are staying at help arrange one for you. Since the airport is located in relatively close proximity to the city center the total fare will cost between 20 and 30 pounds. A taxi to the airport from central Manchester should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.  

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from every part of the city and provide quick and affordable transportation to the airport. There are a total of 9 buses that offer service to the airport from various parts of the city. Taking the bus is a cheaper option when compared to taxis. Buses run to The Station, the airport’s ground transport interchange.

Train

Taking the train is another method of transportation to consider. The train is accessible from every part of the city and provides transportation to Manchester Airport railway station, which is located in The Station that is connected to the terminals via a Skylink. There are also regional trains that operate to the airport, making the airport accessible from different parts of the country as well. Trains are an affordable and quick transportation alternative.  

Tram

Manchester Airport is also accessible by tram. You can get on the tram from the city center or other areas and enjoy a comfortable ride to the airport. The Metrolink station is located in The Station. Trams are an affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport although they are a bit slower compared to other options.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport features special parking areas for bicycles for those passengers who want to access the airport by bike. The airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. Passengers can ride their bikes to the airport and securely park them at one of the various cycle bays.  

Rental Car

One of the most convenient ways to get to Manchester Airport is by rental car. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city. You can rent a car in the city and enjoy a comfortable drive to the airport. Driving from the city center to the airport should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Airport Information

Manchester Airport is located in Ringway, Manchester, about 15 kilometers from the city center. The airport operates both domestic and international flights and was ranked the 3rd busiest airport in the UK in 2015. Every year the airport handles millions of travelers.

The airport contains 3 passenger terminals that offer various services including a baby care room, health center, lost and found, ATMs, currency exchange services, free Wi-Fi for 1 hour, lounges, meeting rooms, restaurants, cafes, bars, and a variety of stores.

Stores where passengers can go shopping include Accessorize, Attitude, Biza, Bobbi Brown, Boots, Boux Avenue, Clarins, Claire’s, Cloud, Dixons, Dune, Fat Face, Jo Malone, Next, JD, Rolling Luggage, Swatch, Temptation, The Body Shop, Timberland, BB, Spar, WHSmith, Victoria’s Secret, William Henry’s, Zoodle and Lacoste.

Restaurants, cafes, or bars where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Bar MCR, Burger King, Caffe Nero, Cafe Balzar, Caffe Ritazza, Costa, Delice de France, Frankie&Benny’s, Giraffe, Greggs, Joes Kitchen&Coffee House, Micasa, The Observatory Bar, The Pasty Shop, Pork Pickle, Soho Coffeeco, Spar, Spinning Jenny, Starbucks, Grain Loft, Spud Factory, Lion Antelope, Upper Crust and Take Off.

Transportation to Sofia City Center from Airport

Sofia Airport

Sofia Airport, located in Bulgaria's capital city, Sofia, is 5 kilometers from the city center and serves international flights. A large number of passengers are being transported each year from Sofia Airport, Bulgaria's main airport.

The Sofia transport network, which offers numerous transport alternatives to reach the city center from the Sofia Airport, which is close to the city, allows you to travel comfortably, without hesitation and fast. In addition to this, you can benefit from numerous services and activities before or after your flight, and spend your time in a pleasant way.

From Sofia Airport to the city center, there are many different transportation options both by road and by rail. These options include taxi, bus, subway, bicycle and rental cars.

Taxi

You can go to the city center safely and comfortably with the taxis of OK Supertrans, the contractor of Sofia Airport. From the time your aircraft landed at the airport, you can request a taxi from the company office at terminal buildings 1 and 2. Or, you can choose to take one of the taxis waiting in front of the terminal building.

Bus

Another means of transportation that you can choose to go to the city center from Sofia Airport is the buses. You can get to the city center with the buses that operate on two different lines which are easy and affordable. Buses number 84 and 384 run from 5 am until midnight. Do not forget to ask which one you should get before boarding.

Metro

Another way to get to the city center is by metro. It is easy to go to the city center with the metro which is comfortable, fast and economical. The Sofia Metro 1 Line is directly connected to Sofia Airport and allows you to reach many points of the city. If you wish you can change to Metro 2 Line at Serdika metro station. The metro would take you to city center in 18 minutes. The metro is a good option, serving between 5 am and midnight every day of the week.

Bicycle

Sofia Airport is a significant one with regards to bicycles in the world, as the number of cyclists is increasing and use of bicycles is supported. Bicycle paths are available at Sofia Airport, where bicycle parking is available at each terminal.

Car Rental

Another option to get to the city center from Sofia Airport is to rent a car. This service, which is designed for those who want to travel comfortably using personal vehicles, can be obtained from the car rental offices at the airport.

Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Choice, Europcar, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avtojet, Moto Pfohe, Tany 97, Thrifty and Firefly.

Sofia Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Monday
19 Oct
Clear
18°8°
Tuesday
20 Oct
Fog
18°5°
Wednesday
21 Oct
Fog
20°6°
Thursday
22 Oct
Rain
17°10°
Friday
23 Oct
Rain
15°7°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Manchester-Sofia flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Manchester-Sofia flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Manchester-Sofia flights, you can use Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly station Railway Station as departure airport, and Sofia Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Manchester-Sofia is 2226 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Manchester-Sofia flights is Sunday.
British Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa organizes direct flights between Manchester-Sofia.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with British Airways starts from approximately $160.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
British Airways
$160
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage
Swiss
$269
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
easyJet
$209
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Lufthansa
$284
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Last update: 09.10.2026

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